internet celebrity
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Things Only Arseholes Say After a Celebrity Death
When a celebrity dies, it’s normal to grieve. Sure, it probably indicates you had something of a parasocial relationship with that person (as they likely did not know who you are), but they may have meant something to you — even if those around you don’t seem to get it. Generally, people want to be helpful…
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How to Date Someone Who’s Very Online, When You’re Very Offline (and Vice Versa)
When we refer to someone who is “extremely online,” it’s pretty literal. This is someone who knows — and references — all the latest memes and never the outdated ones that peaked three weeks ago. They are always on Twitter and, if not participating in the daily discourse, at least observing it. They know all…
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TikTok Is a Never-Ending Stream of Bad Financial Advice
A recent LendingTree survey revealed that 41% of Gen Zers have relied on TikTok for financial advice in the previous month, and indeed, hashtags like #FinTok or #Money have hundreds of millions of views. But are these bite-sized videos actually giving out good advice? Often not — even comically so. In many cases, the “expert”…
